What the press is saying
Independent writers and food journalists have been finding their way to Sora since we opened in Japantown.
Press & Accolades | Soba Dining Sora
Eater SF, April 2025
Eater SF broke the news of Sora's arrival — the first U.S. location of a noted Japanese soba destination, opening in Japantown.
Amy Suto review
"Probably the best soba I've ever had" — 100% buckwheat goma zaru in Japantown's airy, bright soba room.
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Watch CEO Masahiro Kurihara share the craft, heritage, and soul behind Soba Dining SORA
Step inside San Francisco’s Japantown as 4th-generation restaurateur Masahiro Kurihara introduces Soba Dining SORA. From master-milling rare 100% stone-ground buckwheat noodles to simmering light, umami-rich dashi, learn how we combine 130+ years of Japanese tradition with warm hospitality to create an unforgettable dining experience.
